I have been living in Salzburg since late 2021 and, in that time, I've made a conscious effort to see as many sunsets as possible from beautiful spots across the city.
Salzburg is right on the border with Germany, in the middle of Austria. It is surrounded by mountains, making it seriously stunning when it comes to nature, access to adventure and pretty little spots to discover.
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If you're visiting Salzburg or are a local in search of new spots to explore, I've compiled a complete list of all of my favourite spots to watch sunset in the city but also a few in the surrounding areas that look back down over the city from high above. I have included the exact locations on Google Maps throughout. I hope you enjoy!
→ Check out all my favourite viewpoints in Salzburg, not just for sunset!
This list gets updated as I visit more sunset spots in Salzburg; this post was first published 21 December 2021 and last updated 24 August 2025.
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I've lived in Salzburg since 2021 and have explored so much of it throughout the seasons.
Austria can be visited all year-round, depending on what you're interested in. Austria is lucky in that it experiences all four seasons fully: flowers in the spring, heat and sun in the summer, changing leaves in the autumn and full-on snow and Christmas in the winter.
To complement my sunset guide to Salzburg, check out my guides for visiting Salzburg throughout the year by clicking on the photos below:
Salzburg in Winter
Salzburg in Spring
Salzburg in Summer
Salzburg in Autumn
Blick zur Festung Hohensalzburg
Located on the Kapuzinerberg, you can get a great view over Salzburg and the fortress with the majestic Untersberg in the background.
→ This is the exact location of this viewpoint on Google Maps.
Aussicht Kapuzinerberg Nord
Luckily, you don't need to hike the entire Kapuzinerberg to get to one of my favourite sunset spots. Just off the Linzer Gasse, walk a little bit up the Stefan-Zweig-Weg and you'll reach this terrace with one of the best places to see the sunset over Salzburg, especially with Mirabell in the foreground.
→ This is the exact location of this viewpoint on Google Maps.
Aussicht Festung Hohensalzburg
→ This is the exact location of this viewpoint on Google Maps.
Giselakai
The entire walkway along the Salzach is truly so pretty, you can wander along on either side in either direction and be treated to pretty city views. My favourite stretch to watch the sunset from is the Giselakai.
→ This is the exact location of this viewpoint on Google Maps.
Müllnersteg
This bridge is one of my favourite sunset spots in Salzburg and I can often be found here with my bike. It just has the best view back towards the city with the Salzach flowing in front and the Festung Hohensalzburg rising up behind.
→ This is the exact location of this viewpoint on Google Maps.
Erentrudisalm
Reachable by hiking 4km each way or by driving up with your car, the view from out from of the Erentrudisalm is far-reaching and beautiful. They also serve up a delicious Spinatknödel, an Austrian spinach dumpling.
→ This is the exact location of this viewpoint on Google Maps.
Maria Plain
Founded in 1674, the majestic Maria Plain church sits in Bergheim, just north of Salzburg, with a fantastic panoramic view looking over the entire city with the Festung Hohensalzburg firmly in the centre of the frame. It's truly stunning and is the perfect spot for a picnic and sunset.
→ This is the exact location of this viewpoint on Google Maps.
Leopoldskroner Weiher
The Leopoldskroner Weiher freezes in winter and is a popular ice skating spot. In spring, once the ice has melted, the baby ducklings, cygnets and goslings suddenly seem to appear in abundance, filling the lake with their fluttering wings. The spring light reflects so beautifully at this time of year around the lake.
On one end of the lake, you can also see the Schloss Leopold, now a hotel but also famously used as the filming location for the back of the Von Trapp family home in the beloved Sound of Music film.
→ Check out other filming locations of the Sound of Music around Salzburg!
It's a delightful spot to watch the sun go down no matter the season as the golden hour glows across the lake and the Schloss.
→ Check out all my other favourite lakes to visit in Austria!
→ This is the exact location of this viewpoint on Google Maps.
Gaisberg
One of my favourite places to go for sunset views just outside of Salzburg is the summit of the Gaisberg. Take bus 151, hike two hours up or drive for about 25 minutes out of Salzburg and you’ll come to this incredible view overlooking the entire city. You'll also often be able to spot paragliders leaping off the mountain.
→ Check out my guide to hiking the Gaisberg!
→ This is the exact location of this viewpoint on Google Maps.
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Hi! I’m Jana, a Dutch-German-British-Canadian with a dream of seeing every country in the world. I am a storyteller, photographer and adventurer passionate about documenting and sharing my travels.
